Parish Positions
Part Time Bookkeeper- Blessed Sacrament Parish, Warren
Responsibilities include accounts payable, entering receipt data from Sunday Mass and other collections, entering payroll data (payroll processing by outside service), creating reports for Parish Finance Council and Diocese of Youngstown, and occasional meetings with Finance Council and the Diocese. Position requires knowledge of bookkeeping procedures, proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Experience using Peachtree accounting systems. Hours to be determined. Anticipate average of twelve to sixteen hours per week. Please forward resume’ to Fr. Cicero at ccicero@youngstowndiocese.org
Responsibilities include accounts payable, entering receipt data from Sunday Mass and other collections, entering payroll data (payroll processing by outside service), creating reports for Parish Finance Council and Diocese of Youngstown, and occasional meetings with Finance Council and the Diocese. Position requires knowledge of bookkeeping procedures, proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Experience using Peachtree accounting systems. Hours to be determined. Anticipate average of twelve to sixteen hours per week. Please forward resume’ to Fr. Cicero at ccicero@youngstowndiocese.org
Part Time Director of Music/Organist- Blessed Sacrament Parish, Warren
Responsibilities include weekend Masses, holy day Masses, weekly school Masses, additional liturgies/services on occasion, weekly music selection plans, weekly choir/cantor rehearsal, availability for funerals and weddings. Position requires knowledge of Catholic Liturgy, proficiency on organ and piano, prior experience as church musician. Hours to be determined. Please forward resume’ to Fr. Cicero at ccicero@youngstowndiocese.org
Responsibilities include weekend Masses, holy day Masses, weekly school Masses, additional liturgies/services on occasion, weekly music selection plans, weekly choir/cantor rehearsal, availability for funerals and weddings. Position requires knowledge of Catholic Liturgy, proficiency on organ and piano, prior experience as church musician. Hours to be determined. Please forward resume’ to Fr. Cicero at ccicero@youngstowndiocese.org
Outside the Diocese
Church: St Ambrose Parish; 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick OH 44212
Position: Full-time Director of Music
Web: https://stambrose.us
Contact: Bob Cebula, bobcebula961@gmail.com
or
Web apply: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/human-resources/employment-opportunities/director-of-music-st-ambrose-parish
Responsibilities: Seeking a vibrant, faith-filled, full-time Director of Music to lead our music ministry of 175+ people. The candidate will also assist in actively leading the worship life of our singing community in our newly renovated worship space that is outfitted with state of the art instruments and audio/technology equipment.
Qualifications: Essential characteristics include: strong leadership qualities, high musical proficiency, and the ability to engage our members in inspiring worship and song. As a member of the pastoral team, this individual must be an active Catholic.
Position: Full-time Director of Music
Web: https://stambrose.us
Contact: Bob Cebula, bobcebula961@gmail.com
or
Web apply: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/human-resources/employment-opportunities/director-of-music-st-ambrose-parish
Responsibilities: Seeking a vibrant, faith-filled, full-time Director of Music to lead our music ministry of 175+ people. The candidate will also assist in actively leading the worship life of our singing community in our newly renovated worship space that is outfitted with state of the art instruments and audio/technology equipment.
Qualifications: Essential characteristics include: strong leadership qualities, high musical proficiency, and the ability to engage our members in inspiring worship and song. As a member of the pastoral team, this individual must be an active Catholic.
Guidelines for Application
FOR DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN MINISTRY POSITIONS
Listed above are the positions available in the Diocese of Youngstown for Ministry Year 2019-2020. Persons currently employed as a Parish Minister in the Diocese of Youngstown may send a cover letter and a resume directly to the pastor, but are asked to notify Barbara Walko, Diocesan Director of Religious Education, of any applications. Consultation services are also available from the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Cindee Case, for Youth and Young Adult Ministry positions.
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
- Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and references to the Diocesan Director of Religious Education to initiate selection and to receive information regarding positions available.
- Set an appointment with the Diocesan Director of Religious Education or the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for orientation to diocesan guidelines for certification and employment procedures.
- Send a letter of interest and resume directly to parishes and notify Barbara Walko of any application.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
- MA/MS in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies, or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- MA/MS in Education or Education Administration, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- MA/MS in unrelated field. Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- A person with a Bachelor’s Degree who does not as yet meet this standard can be hired with a one year certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
- BA in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following area (if not represented in the BA): administration, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- BA/BS in Education, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- BA/BS in unrelated field, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the BA): administration, pastoral ministry, catechetical methods, or youth ministry.
- A person working toward a Bachelor’s degree who does not yet meet this standard may be hired with a one year Certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.